Legal analysis highlights 'grey holes' in the UK sanctions regime regarding associations with Putin and Russian entities.

The entities involved

• Vladimir Putin →

  2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)

  • Putin claims that the diamond company De Beers is seeking cooperation with Russia.19:43
  • Putin pledged cooperation in delivering vital supplies as the UN urged safe evacuation corridors for residents of Oleshky.14:07
• high court →

  courts with higher status than some of other courts, sometimes refer to supreme court

  • A judicial review has been initiated in the High Court concerning a council's direct offer list in Southwark.16:22
  • The high court has directed the NMC to reconsider a previous rejection decision.16:22

Related events

• Russia faces sanctions while Putin proposes new mechanisms within BRICS to seek independence from Western pressure.Sep 13
• The EU implemented new sanctions against Russia following Kaja Kallas's announcement of an expansion package.Aug 18
• Sanctions are targeting Russian LNG exports and state networks, while the US president pressures Europe to increase defense spending.Jun 16
• Abu Dhabi hosts talks where facilitated prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine are discussed, alongside strategic partnership talks.Aug 7
• Russia and Japan clash over sanctions and trade treaties, with Russia vowing countermeasures against Japan.Oct 6